Comments on The Smartest Advice EverTypePad2008-07-31T15:15:00ZNAhttps://www.freemoneyfinance.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2008/07/the-smartest-ad/comments/atom.xml/texashaze commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553e3852588342008-08-01T03:20:13Z2008-08-27T12:50:33ZtexashazeBuy your house on a 15 year note. I've made a lot of bad decisions financially but this by far...<p>Buy your house on a 15 year note.</p>
<p>I've made a lot of bad decisions financially but this by far is the best one I've made. Your budget will be tight but it's worth it. There are still 9 years to go but ahhhhh I can't wait!!</p>FS commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553e35f7688342008-08-01T01:41:43Z2008-08-30T03:10:19ZFSAmong the best financial advice I've ever received: "Buy a car the bank won't own." That is, only purchase an...<p>Among the best financial advice I've ever received: </p>
<p>"Buy a car the bank won't own."</p>
<p>That is, only purchase an automobile that you can pay cash for, rather than taking out a loan. If you only have $500, buy a $500 car. Figure when you'll need a replacement and how much it will cost total, then develop a monthly savings plan to reach the total you'll need by that point. Start saving immediately for your next set of wheels. Repeat as necessary. </p>
<p>Best wishes!</p>RC0 commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553c66b9488332008-07-31T21:46:49Z2008-08-29T17:18:32ZRC0Something I found from unclutterer.com: "There's wealth in simplicity." From Tim Ferriss’ book, The 4-Hour Workweek. "There are tons of...<p>Something I found from unclutterer.com:</p>
<p>"There's wealth in simplicity."</p>
<p>From Tim Ferriss’ book, The 4-Hour Workweek.<br />
"There are tons of things in your home and life that you don’t use, need, or even particularly want. They just come into your life as impulsive flotsam and jetsam and never found a good exit. Whether you’re aware of it or not, this clutter creates indecision and distractions, consuming attention and making unfettered happiness a real chore. It is impossible to realize how distracting all the crap is–whether porcelain dolls, sports cars, or ragged T-shirts–until you get rid of it."</p>Kevin commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553e29dd188342008-07-31T18:00:19Z2008-08-27T12:48:42ZKevinEven though he rarely talked about money, I learned a lot about money just by watching my father. He always...<p>Even though he rarely talked about money, I learned a lot about money just by watching my father. He always drove decent cars that he bought used and kept forever (I suspect they paid cash for many of these). He never really spent a ton of money on clothes and other material things. I frequently saw him poring over account statements and reviewing their finances. I remember seeing one of his paycheck stubs one time and was impressed by what he was making and yet how simply he lived.</p>
<p>However, I think the best advice about money I've heard is from my wife - she told me once that people rarely regret spending money on experiences, but very often have regret about buying "stuff". I have to say I agree with her when I think back to my free spending ways early in my career and wonder how much my net worth would be if I would have even cut that back by 25 or 50%. </p>Andy commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553c5fc9f88332008-07-31T17:32:58Z2008-08-29T12:20:40ZAndy"You can't control market risks, but you can control costs." WHAT?! You can control market risk... it's called asset allocation....<p>"You can't control market risks, but you can control costs."</p>
<p>WHAT?! You can control market risk... it's called asset allocation. What are they smoking?</p>Chase Roper commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553e28b4688342008-07-31T17:30:08Z2008-08-27T12:43:39ZChase Roperhttp://factornetwork.blogspot.comElizabeth Gilbert's quote is the best! Thanks for sharing these.<p>Elizabeth Gilbert's quote is the best! Thanks for sharing these.</p>Jake commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553e27d5588342008-07-31T17:07:50Z2008-08-30T09:44:51ZJakeStudies show that there's not much difference in happiness between someone who spends $50,000 a year and somebody who spends...<p>Studies show that there's not much difference in happiness between someone who spends $50,000 a year and somebody who spends $100,000 a year. But there is a big difference in happiness between somebody who spends $50,000 this year after spending $45,000 last year, compared to someone who spends $50,000 this year after spending $55,000 last year.</p>
<p>So put yourself in a situation where you can afford to "give yourself a raise" every year that at least keeps pace with inflation. This means having a large, positive savings rate from day one, and not putting yourself in a position (i.e. debt) where you must cut your disgressionary spending from one year to the next, ever, in your entire life.</p>Jetgirl commented on 'The Smartest Advice Ever'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e553c5d63a88332008-07-31T15:28:24Z2008-08-29T06:50:48ZJetgirlStart saving early - there is huge power in compounding interest, so even if it is just a few dollars,...<p>Start saving early - there is huge power in compounding interest, so even if it is just a few dollars, starting early is the key. I was 16 or so when I got the advice. The little bit I started putting away was not only great because of interest, but the discipline I started developing at a young age was invaluable. It made me work harder to get scholarships and save money from my jobs in college, and I was fortunate to not be carrying debt when I graduated. I don't know if I would have cared so much had I not already had a saver's attitude instilled before I went to college. Instead, it was a huge goal of mine to put myself through college without help from mom and dad (though the help would have been minimal at best) and without taking out loans.</p>